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Police officers have launched a CCTV appeal as they vow to track down gunmen responsible for a “horrendous” gun attack on a couple in their home.

Emergency services were called to a house in Hunts Cross, Liverpool, at around 9.20pm on Tuesday to reports a 45-year-old man and a 46-year-old woman had been attacked.

Both are being treated for serious injuries to their legs “consistent with being shot with a shotgun” after their property was broken into.

The attack is believed to be targeted but officers are keeping an open mind as to the motive, reports the Echo.

It came less than a week after a man was shot in the face as he sat in a car on Goldfinch Farm Road in Speke – just five minutes’ drive from Addenbrooke Drive – and police have not ruled out a link between the two.

Investigation: The attack is believed to be targeted (Photo: Liverpool Echo)

Superintendent Mark Wiggins, Liverpool area commander, said information from the people of Speke and Hunts Cross was crucial to the investigation.

He added: “At the moment we are keeping an open mind as to whether the two incidents are linked but that is another line of enquiry and that will form part of the detectives’ investigation.”

Attack: Both are being treated for serious injuries to their legs (Photo: Liverpool Echo)

Supt Wiggins said attacks of this nature were rare and patrols were being stepped up to provide reassurance.

Part of Addenbrooke Drive remains sealed off today and he thanked people in the area for their support and patience as the investigation continued.

He said: “In the last three years we have reduced firearm discharges in Merseyside by 53% and we are working very hard with our partners and our communities to reduce this.”

Detectives are urging anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has any information which could help with their enquiries, to contact the gun crime hotline on 0800 230 0600 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.